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  • Frontend development Tips for WordPress

    WordCamp Entebbe 2023Speaker: Fanny Nyayic

    January 21, 2024 — Frontend development in WordPress refers to the process of designing and implementing the user interface of a WordPress website. This includes the layout, visual design, and functionality of the website as it is presented to users in their web browsers. Frontend development in WordPress typically involves the use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create dynamic, interactive, and visually appealing websites.

  • You deserve to be up there

    WordCamp Entebbe 2023Speaker: David Wampamba

    January 21, 2024 — Let’s know why we need to prepare, reposition and promote ourselves.

  • Setting up the WordPress core local development environment

    Speaker: Jonathan Bossenger

    January 19, 2024 — In this inaugural WordPress developer live stream for 2024, we look at how to set up the WordPress core local development environment, to get ready to contribute to WordPress core.

  • What is the difference between the Block Editor and Site Editor

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    January 19, 2024 — In this lesson, we will compare the capabilities of the Site Editor to the existing block editor. By the end, we’ll feel confident in using both things together to create our entire site layout.

  • Using page templates

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    January 19, 2024 — This lesson will explore using, editing, and assigning templates to single or multiple pages.

  • Getting started with the WordPress Dashboard

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    January 19, 2024 — Get acquainted with the WordPress Dashboard, your website’s control center. Discover its key features and streamline your site management. Mastering the Dashboard is the gateway to effortless control and customization.

  • Choosing and installing a theme

    Speaker: Wes Theron

    January 18, 2024 — There are thousands of free themes in the official WordPress.org directory and at least as many in the commercial space. In this session, we will learn about the different types of themes as well as how to find and evaluate a theme. Furthermore, we will look at how to install, update and delete a theme. Lastly, we will discuss where to go if you need support.

  • Recessions, Inflations, and Business, Oh My!

    WordCamp Birmingham 2023Speaker: Nev Harris

    January 18, 2024 — Tech moves fast but what moves faster is the speed of business when the fundamentals change. The WP businesses that will be around after the financial tornado will be the ones that adapt to the new environment.

    We may no longer be in Kansas anymore but that doesn’t mean you can’t thrive in Oz. I am going to show tactics that you can use to throw a bucket of water on the recession witch and make your financial worries melt away.

    The Wizard of Oz told Dorothy, “You have plenty of courage, I am sure. All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid” This is true during an economic downturn too. I’m going to show you how to have the confidence to not only survive in a time of inflation and recessions but to thrive in it.

  • Website Usability Workshop

    WordCamp Birmingham 2023Speaker: Elizabeth Pampalone

    January 18, 2024 — Learn to take your AWESOME design or development to the final stage, USABILITY. This hands on workshop will teach you how to conduct a usability test and what to do when the test fails (Because they always do). This simple yet profound session will change the way you build, design and view websites forever!

    Learn how to conduct a usability test, how to fix issues that arise from that test, and how to create a better website from this test.

  • Understanding the Influence of the Metaverse and Future Development of WordPress

    WordCamp Birmingham 2023Speaker: William Jackson

    January 18, 2024 — As the Internet changes and is combined with the Metaverse and Web 3.0/Web 4.0, this will change the designing, building, creating, and hosting of websites. Web designers will not only build web sites, but design metaverse spaces and places for increased engagement. How will web developers, and graphic designers build for the Metaverse in spaces like Spatial and Altspace VR? This presentation will show you how to connect web development with Metaverse platforms to increase accessibility, scalability, and engagement.

    Two Oculus will be used to show Metaverse sites and how they are blended with WordPress.